OK so I'm single, late 50s, and You can expect to pay around $860 for rent here. With a population of 5,504, Monticello is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Anyone in a similar situation? The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Nolan Thompson
Weather-wise, the summers are challenging and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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Rylee Watson
I work in engineering here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is excellent. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Noah W.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is cultural scene. it's been a really good experience overall. Worth doing your research before committing.
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John Sanders
nah I disagree
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Isabella Sanchez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Sunset. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in engineering. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
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